Rebirth: I'm filming extra scenes on the set

Chapter 319 Well, this time, the audition was a success.

Chapter 319 Well, this time, the audition is successful.

The news of the reboot of "Rush Hour" was quickly caught by the media.

but.

When the media released this news.

Although there are a lot of "Rush Hour" fans who are cheering, many others also said that there is no need for "New Line" to reboot "Rush Hour" at all.

And some insiders also said.

The highest global box office of "Rush Hour" is only 3.5 million US dollars.

Nowadays, this box office is not very good.

Even back then, he wasn't that outstanding; at most, his performance was pretty good.

It's only okay in North America.

Coupled with the losses of "Rush Hour 3", "Rush Hour" is not a good IP.

Some film critics also expressed.

"Rush Hour" actually seems to be quite tasteless.

It's a pity to give up.

But to pick it up again, one obviously needs to be mentally prepared.

And this restart may not necessarily be profitable.

Then there are those who have critics of Cheng Yi.

They evaluate.

Cheng Yi is indeed a world-renowned superstar, and many people started watching Cheng Yi's works when they were very young.

But unfortunately Cheng Xi is already old, can he still fight?
just.

Just as the media was discussing the reboot of "Rush Hour".

However, some media broke another bombshell.

"Rush Hour" will invite "Schwarzenegger" to join.

This news undoubtedly makes "Rush Hour" even more anticipated.

Anyway.

Although "Rush Hour" is a bit tasteless, the IP still has some influence.

There is no problem with Cheng Xi's status.

Adding Schwarzenegger at this time is a powerful combination.

But what no one expected was.

Followed by.

Rush Hour broke out again.

Not only did they invite Schwarzenegger to join, they also invited Jet Li and Sylvester Stallone to join.

This kind of news is what really caught the attention of the industry.

"What's going on? Has Rush Hour invited all the members of The Expendables to join us?"

"It looks like it. Rush Hour may have spent a lot of money this time."

"I don't think it's as simple as spending a lot of money. Rush Hour and The Expendables are two IPs in themselves. Now the two IPs seem to be fused together to create a new universe setting."

"You mean, it's like the Marvel Universe and the DC Universe?"

"Correct."

"Oh my god, this is a big plan."

Many people in the industry gasped.

Playing movies for so long.

They had never thought that this movie could be played in this way.

Bringing together two IPs that were previously completely unrelated into one world creates a new universe setting.

This is simply a genius idea.

"Well, I'm suddenly interested in Rush Hour."

"Me too, Rush Hour + The Expendables, that's a cool idea, I like it."

“Support one just for innovative ideas like this.”

"I think Rush Hour has taken a new path in film. If this model can be successful, it will change a series of Hollywood blockbusters."

"The director of Rush Hour is really awesome. I think this idea is very interesting."

"This idea was not from the director, but from the producer. I heard that New Line found a very good producer."

"Awesome producer, who is he?"

"I don't know. All major media outlets are digging up this news."

……

Ok.

The producer of "Rush Hour" is Chen Cheng.

Only Chen Cheng can combine the two major IPs of "Rush Hour" and "The Expendables".

same.

Only Chen Cheng could invite the bigwigs from both sides.

However, after taking on this film, Chen Cheng's original plan of staying in Hollywood for only a few days now has to be postponed.

As the producer of "Rush Hour 4", although this film does not require Chen Cheng to shoot.

But Chen Cheng is still responsible for the preliminary work before shooting.

For example, determine the main performers.

Another example is determining the shooting direction.

And character makeup, etc.

What Chen Cheng has to do now is to audition.

A number of media outlets that had already received the news came to the New Line headquarters building.

Reporters from various media outlets were armed with cameras and wanted to be the first to take photos of the producer of "Rush Hour 4".

When Chen Cheng appeared in front of the public, the media reporters suddenly realized what was going on.

"I didn't expect that the producer was actually Chen Cheng."

"I should have thought that only Chen Cheng has such ability."

"It's great, I like Chen... I like the films he makes."

A group of media reporters broke the news at the first opportunity.

When domestic fans learned the news, they were shocked, but at the same time, they seemed not to be so shocked in their hearts.

"Chen Cheng has taken another step forward in Hollywood."

"Yes, Rush Hour was not originally Chen Cheng's work, but now Chen Cheng has become the producer of Rush Hour. This is real talent."

“I really want to see the release of Rush Hour produced by Chen Cheng.”

But how can it be released so quickly?

At this moment, Chen Cheng was still chatting with Cheng Xi and another leading actor Chris Tucker about the shooting ideas of "Rush Hour 4".

Yes.

Actually, today is an audition.

As the leading actors, Cheng Yi and another actor, Chris Tucker, naturally did not need to audition.

But there is no need for an audition, he still wants to communicate with the two leading actors about the post-production shooting concepts.

after all.

Rush Hour 4 is no longer the same Rush Hour as before.

After joining "The Expendables" in "Rush Hour", he has changed a lot from before.

"Brother, others are still wondering whether you can fight or not, but I think with your physique, you can fight until you are at least 80 years old."

When he met Cheng Xi again, Chen Cheng shook hands with Cheng Xi cordially.

Chen Cheng had great respect for Cheng Xi.

Although he is a producer now, he never shows off his producer status in front of Cheng Xi.

But Chen Cheng didn't even show off his status.

But this is where Chen Cheng’s identity lies.

Even "Rush Hour" was able to be rebooted because of Chen Cheng.

"Fight until I'm 80, Chen Cheng, you want me to die sooner."

Looking at Chen Cheng, Cheng Xi was also filled with emotion.

He really didn't expect that Chen Cheng could grow to this level.

He suddenly remembered the scene when Jet Li met Chen Cheng on the set of "The Expendables" last year.

At that time, Jet Li talked to Cheng Yi and expressed his feeling that Chen Cheng might surpass them in the future.

Take a look now.

Cheng Xi knew.

If he hadn't been making movies for decades.

With Chen Cheng's current achievements, he has already surpassed them.

"Brother Xi, I'm just kidding. But in the new film, you will still maintain your original positioning, which is comedy + action. However, I will add more lines to your role and make some breakthroughs in the plot."

Chen Cheng and Cheng Xi were chatting.

At this time, Jet Li also arrived.

Chen Cheng also invited Jet Li to his office.

"Tsk tsk, Brother Xi...I suddenly feel like I just debuted."

Looking at Chen Cheng, Li Lianjie said. Cheng Yi also nodded: "Me too."

Chen Cheng smiled and said, "Brother Jie, just tease me."

In The Forbidden Kingdom, Shing Yi and Jet Li collaborated for the first time.

In "Rush Hour 4", this is the second time that Cheng Yi and Jet Li have collaborated.

However, Chen Cheng does not want to repeat the failure of "The Forbidden Kingdom".

Although the outside world is looking forward to another PK between the two Kung Fu superstars, Chen Cheng is more focused on pushing the plot.

He will not let Cheng Xi and Jet Li compete again just for the audience's likes.

There is no point in doing fighting just for the sake of fighting.

Chen Cheng has ideas.

In this new film, Chen Cheng wants to make sure that Cheng Xi and Jet Li can't even defeat him.

Chen Cheng even wanted to turn this mere move into a foreshadowing.

In "Rush Hour 4", the two of them couldn't even be defeated with one move.

As for you want to see the two of them fight.

That gets Rush Hour 5... and maybe even Rush Hour 6.

……

"Chen Cheng, why don't you invite me to join the Directors Guild?"

Before the filming of "Rush Hour 4" started, Cheng Yi specifically found Chen Cheng and said this.

Chen Cheng was stunned and was about to say something.

Cheng Xi said, "You kid, if you want to drag me to the Directors Guild, just tell me. Since you asked me, how can I refuse?"

Chen Cheng said embarrassedly: "It's mainly because I'm embarrassed. After all, Brother Xi, you are my idol. I don't know what you would think if I drag you to the Directors Association."

"What would I think? Of course I'm happy. We are all Chinese. I've been in Hong Kong for so long, so I should set a good example. But I also have to thank you. I've always wanted to reboot Rush Hour, but I never had the chance."

"Brother Xi, I don't need to say thank you. You have always made our people proud among the Chinese people around the world."

"Stop it, look at your results, you can beat me in a minute."

"What kind of achievements are these? Even if I work hard for another ten years, I may not be able to reach your level of influence."

This is not Chen Cheng being modest.

This is real.

Although the highest box office in Hollywood, Cheng Xi's film was only around 3.5 million US dollars.

The best-grossing series he has ever made is also "Rush Hour".

But this does not mean that Cheng Xi’s influence in Hollywood is weak, or that Cheng Xi’s influence in the world is weak.

in contrast.

In terms of its global influence.

Not to mention that no one among the Chinese can compare with him.

Even among all the actors in the world, Cheng Xi ranks in the C position.

In the past life, Hollywood made a ranking of Hollywood action stars over the past century, and Cheng Yi was the well-deserved number one.

This first place does not mean that the box office in Hollywood is very low and far inferior to others.

But actually.

Cheng Xi's influence has long gone beyond what box office revenue can achieve.

Decades ago, Cheng Xi's films were already popular all over the world.

When countless people around the world had never been to a movie theater, everyone knew Cheng Xi.

we can even say.

More than half of the superstar actors in Hollywood regard Cheng Xi as their idol.

This is also the reason why Cheng Yi was awarded the Oscar Lifetime Achievement Award.

"Hahaha, I like what you said. It makes me feel better."

Listening to Chen Cheng's words, Cheng Xi was also happy in his heart.

The nervousness in my heart caused by Chen Cheng's rapid progress had already disappeared by now.

The new generation is better than the old one.

Chinese people should have younger idols that are more popular with the whole world.

"Okay, no more lamenting...come on."

Patting Chen Cheng's shoulder gently, Cheng Xi felt extremely relieved.

"Well, come on."

Chen Cheng also nodded.

……

A few days later.

The media released a bombshell piece of information: Cheng Xi, a well-known Hong Kong director, producer and actor, has joined the Mainland Directors Association.

As soon as this news came out, even though it seemed to be news within the circle, it attracted tremendous attention.

"I didn't expect Cheng Xi to join the mainland directors' association."

"Mainland films are becoming more and more developed, and this is also the trend."

"Yes, Hong Kong is such a small market, anyone with a discerning eye would know where to go."

but.

But for those who are more in the circle, they know.

The main reason for Cheng's joining the Mainland Directors Association is of course that mainland films are a trend.

But the most direct reason was Chen Cheng.

otherwise.

Even if Cheng Xi is willing to join the Mainland Directors Association, it is estimated that it will take many years.

and.

Cheng Xi is not the only one who joined the Mainland Directors Association this time.

After he announced his joining of the Mainland Directors Association.

Chen Kexin, who has been producing films in the mainland, was the first to announce his joining of the Mainland Directors Association.

It's not just Chen Kexin.

Hong Kong's well-known martial arts director Chen Xiaodong also made the announcement.

Except for them.

The directors of the recently released "Cold War", Liang Leming and Lu Jianqing, also announced that they had joined the Mainland Directors Association.

Of course, there is also Hong Jinbao who always likes to support newcomers.

Wong Jing, who has worked with Chen Cheng.

Ip Man, directed by Ip Wai-shun.

The person who has always maintained good cooperation with Cheng Xi is Tang Jili, the director of "The Myth" and "Police Stories".

It only took a few days.

There are more than a dozen well-known directors in Hong Kong who have joined the Directors Guild.

Of course, it’s not just these dozen directors.

There are also some Hong Kong directors who are not particularly well-known but are also interested in joining the Directors Guild.

But there are too many Hong Kong directors.

Let’s not talk about these unknown ones.

Even among some well-known ones, there are many who have no idea about the domestic Directors Association.

For this.